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HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services

Put your learning into practice with CQUniversity’s Certificate II in Health Support Services. Not only with you learn how to provide effective support under supervision, but you will also undertake a clinical placement to test your skills.

DOMESTIC
STUDY MODES

Mixed Mode, RPL/RCC/Credit

DURATION

12 months as per academic/calendar year

AVAILABILITY

Gladstone, Mackay City, Mixed Mode, Rockhampton, Townsville

UNITS/CREDITS

12 units

JOB PROSPECTS

The qualification provides a foundation to the health sector to prepare for career pathways and entry into Higher Education qualifications e.g. nursing and allied health.

This qualification reflects the role of workers who provide support for the effective functioning of health services. At this level workers complete tasks under supervision involving known routines and procedures or complete routine but variable tasks in collaboration with others in a team environment. To achieve this qualification, the candidate must undertake work placement as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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Duration:

12 months as per academic/calendar year

HLT23215 Cluster 1 - Communicate and work safely (STN)
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
HLTINF001Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
HLT23215 Cluster 2 - Client Services (STN)
CHCCCS010Maintain a high standard of service
CHCCCS012Prepare and maintain beds
CHCCCS026Transport individuals
HLT23215 Cluster 3 - Social and cultural diversity (STN)
CHCCCS020Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
CHCDIV002Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
HLT23215 Cluster 4 - Health administration (STN)
BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBWOR202Organise and complete daily work activities
BSBWOR203Work effectively with others

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Students are required to complete the assessment conditions per unit of competency, which includes work placement and/or simulated assessment. Every student is required to attend three (3) days vocational placement as scheduled by CQuniversity in conjunction with the school.

Students are required to complete Mandatory Checks prior to placement to comply with the Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements and relevant cut off dates to be eligible for vocational placement.

Maryborough State High School ONLY

Students are required to attend Simulated Residential School - this will be delivered by CQU teacher in a "Health" room set up at the high school during nominated face-to-face time.

Vocational Placement is a requirement of this qualification - students will be attending Maryborough Hospital for three (3) days (school hours), and will be required to complete Mandatory Checks prior to placement. All theory and simulation assessments must be graded satisfactory in order for students to attend Vocational Placement.

This course has no residential schools.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

The COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory to be eligible to attend a WIL placement for this course. Students will be required to provide evidence of having completed a COVID-19 vaccination schedule by the closing date prior to a WIL placement. The vaccine received must be a vaccine approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) of Australia.


Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

There are no entry requirements for this course however all students are required to collect and complete mandatory checks as per CQUniversity policy in preparation for the compulsory vocational placement. Please make yourself familiar with the Compulsory Pre-Placement Requirements.

These mandatory vocational placement requirements ensure patient and student safety. Also refer to the Clinical Placement Guidelines and Mandatory Checks Requirements for Vocational Placement requirements.


The qualification provides a foundation to the health sector to prepare for career pathways and entry into Higher Education qualifications e.g. nursing and allied health.

Professional recognition is not applicable to this course.
Subsidised full fee$1,164.00 (2023)
Fee for service per unit$319.00 (2023)
Subsidised full fee per unit$97.00 (2023)
Subsidised concession fee per unit$41.00 (2023)
TAFE Priority Skills Fund/Training Program fee per unit$30.70 (2023)
Fee for service$3,828.00 (2023)
Subsidised concession fee$492.00 (2023)

Please refer to the VET student fees price lists, eligibility criteria applies for subsidised funding.

For high school students you may be eligible for the Queensland Government’s VET in Schools (VETiS) program which is fee-free. Course specific costs may be applicable, an example would be high vis clothes and safety boots for trade courses.

If you are unsure, please call us on 13 27 86.

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